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SUMMARY:Men's Wilderness Renewal
DESCRIPTION:A six day wilderness renewal for men centered around a 3 day solo fast.\n⟢ Limited to 10 participants. Approximately 5 miles of moderate hiking to basecamp. In and out via the Upper Dungeness Trailhead.\n⟢ Participants are responsible for breakfast\, lunch/snacks for the full 6 days (except for the days you choose to fast) All dinners are provided and we will all share in preparation/clean up. Dietary needs and food preferences will be accounted for.\n⟢ Preparation & integration calls both virtual and in person TBD\n⟢ Cost is a sliding scale between 600-1000$ \nWhat do we mean by renewal? \nIn these days of constant exposure to screens and the pressure of modernity it’s easy to forget the rhythm of the seasons and our bodies’ innate wisdom and the life-giving connection with the earth. To renew is to slow down\, to empty\, to begin again. When we do this\, there is a natural unwinding. To renew our awareness is to remember what truly matters in our lives\, and to re-attunement. It is our hope that we may all return to our lives after this time with our cups a little more filled so we can be of greater service in whatever ways we can. \nWhat do we mean by solo? \nAfter 3 days together everyone is invited to find a solo site of their choosing in the vicinity of the main camp (within a 1/4 mile or so) to spend 2 nights and 3 days on solo. \n“To walk to a wild place\, to sit down\, and listen”: words from Martin Shaw’s recent “Liturgies of the Wild” that articulates that to which a wilderness renewal (solo) invites us. Perhaps personal ritual and introspection come more naturally in these conditions? We will ask men to reflect on their intentions for this time prior to embarking and we will have calls (possibly one in person) so we can begin to prepare for this and connect with each other. \nThis will be with the support of two trained guides and therapists (Nico Kladis and Larry Sol). Additionally\, this experience will be held by a circle of men and the the beauty of the wild world where your dreams\, joys\, grief and whatever wisdom and gifts become visible will be held. This will take place in the Olympic Mountains outside of Port Townsend WA. \nNico Kladis MA\, is a facilitator\, wilderness guide and mental health therapist. His life’s work has arisen out of the paradox of heartbreak and beauty; joy and suffering. Nico’s lineage comes primarily from mixed European and Mediterranean ancestry and is committed to growing his awareness of his ancestors’ acts of harm and humanity. Collaboration in service to wholeness is one way he is learning to repair. His approach is culturally humble and relational as well as somatically based\, integrating a framework of belonging rooted in the living world including our non-human-kin. He offers land based gatherings and retreats for individuals and groups as well as for men. Nico lives in Port Townsend\, WA (s’Klallam/Chimakum land). Read more about Nico here. \nLarry Sol holds master’s degrees in both Environmental Education and Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist\, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner\, and a former director of peer-mediation programs. His background includes 10 years as an Outward Bound instructor\, with courses in the boundary waters\, Florida Everglades\, the mountains of Montana\, Washington and California. He has trained and studied with Francis Weller and the School of Lost Borders and brings inspiration and perspectives from these experiences as well as his experience of being a father and a husband. \nPlease reach out with any questions or inquiries: Nico 360.301.0684 or Larry 707.672.2475 \n⋘ ── ⋅◈⟐⋅🌎⋅⟐◈⋅ ──
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/mens-wilderness-renewal/
LOCATION:Olympic Mountains\, WA\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Rites of Passage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nico Kladis":MAILTO:Thresholdhealingarts@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Summer Vision Quest Eryri National Park\, North Wales. UK
DESCRIPTION:The Vision Quest is an ancient ceremony to mark and move on from one life transition to another. This Vision Quest will take place in the mountains of Snowdonia\, in North Wales.\nThe Venue\nOur base is a lovingly restored Barn using natural materials and although ancient\, the barn has a modern feel of space and beauty. It nestles in the Nanmor valley\, surrounded by ancient woodland\, with views of Moel Ddu. It’s a safe and restful retreat base to be immersed in nature while preparing for your Vision Quest\nIncluded – is a well-equipped kitchen/dinning and a camp kitchen\nSeveral bedrooms to share\, Plus land for camping.\nWe move out to a base camp in the mountains for your solo time on the forth day\, then return to this lovely place for the final two days.\nThe group will live as a small community\, therefore you are asked to be responsible for yourselves. You provide your own food and cook for yourselves. (Closer to the start date we send the address list for you to plan meals together\, or alone.)\nThere is a very good local shop in the village a couple of miles away\nPorthmadog is the closest small town with a wider range of shops include a good health food store\, camping shops and a large supermarket with some organic food.\nCost – Sliding scale between – meaning a couple of scholarship places at the lesser fee – £1150 to £895 (non refundable & non-transferrable deposit of £250\, unless the vision quest is cancelled) This includes all accommodation and camping (in your own tent) and the welcome meal.
URL:https://wildernessguidescouncil.org/program/summer-vision-quest-eryri-national-park-north-wales-uk-2/
LOCATION:Ancient Healing Ways\, Llidiart Garw\, Elisingrug\, Talsarnau\, Gwynedd\, LL47 6UU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pippa Bondy":MAILTO:pippa@ancienthealinways.co.uk
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